Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Same" in Spanish: igual
igual
Same in Spanish is igual. Say el mismo café or la misma calle for the same one. Igual also means alike: somos iguales.
Reordering coffee
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How to pronounce igual
Say it
ee-GWAHL
/i.ˈɣwal/
ee-GWAHL. Stress GWAHL. Soft g before u.
"Same" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| igual | same / equal / alike No gender change. | No gender change. |
| iguales | same (plural) Two or more things alike. | Two or more things alike. |
| lo mismo | the same thing Often pairs with igual talk. | Often pairs with igual talk. |
| igual que | the same as Comparisons. | Comparisons. |
How to use igual in real life
- 1Reordering coffee
Quiero el mismo café. Igual que ayer.
I want the same coffee. Same as yesterday.
Igual que = same as.
- 2Two tickets
Los asientos son iguales.
The seats are the same.
Iguales is plural.
- 3Price check
El precio es igual en ambas tiendas.
The price is the same in both stores.
Igual stays singular here.
Mistakes English speakers make with igual
Incorrect: La igual café.
Correct: El mismo café. / Un café igual.
For matching items, prefer mismo/a; igual often means alike.
Incorrect: Somos igual.
Correct: Somos iguales.
Plural people need iguales.
Good to know
Igual is gender-free. Lo mismo and el mismo / la misma are common neighbors. Soften agreement with igual, sí among friends.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking matching paints at a store
ChatPal
¿Quieres un azul igual al de la pared?
Do you want a blue the same as the wall?
You
Sí, igual. Sin tonos más claros.
Yes, the same. No lighter tones.
ChatPal
Este es igual. ¿Llevamos dos latas?
This one is the same. Shall we take two cans?
You
Dale. Empiezo mañana.
Deal. I’ll start tomorrow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Same" in Spanish
Does igual change for gender?
No. Igual stays igual; plural is iguales.
Igual vs mismo?
Mismo/a often means the same one; igual often means alike or equal.
Same as…?
Igual que…
We’re the same?
Somos iguales.
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